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Evacuation drive: AI brought back 143 cockpit and cabin crew members of its and Air India Express flights who had been stranded in Dubai NEW DELHI: India is working to repatriate thousands of travellers stranded in West Asian countries such as the UAE and Qatar since February 28, using a mix of charters and scheduled…
In a recent update, IndiGo has announced the starting of repatriation flights and highlighted gradual restoration of its international flights amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. In its press release, the airline said that these steps are being taken in close coordination with Indian authorities along with respective…
Etihad Airways has suspended all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi until UAE time on Thursday, March 5, citing ongoing regional airspace disruptions. In its latest operational update, the airline confirmed that while regular passenger services remain halted, some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities. These flights…
A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike at Dubai International Airport. (Photo: AP) Several airlines on Tuesday began resuming limited commercial services to the Middle East, cautiously returning to the skies to evacuate thousands of passengers stranded by the escalating conflict in the Gulf.According to the Dubai Airports website, a number of commercial…
Amid escalating tensions in parts of West Asia and widespread airspace closures, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, ANI reported.In a statement, the Ministry said the operations are subject to required…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia,…
Air India Express will restart operations to and from Muscat on Tuesday, March 3, following a temporary suspension due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Tata Group‑owned airline said in a statement on Monday.Services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will remain suspended until 23.59 hours IST on March 3, it…
Regional airspace closures continue to disrupt operations across parts of West Asia, prompting Etihad Airways to suspend all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 14:00 UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March. In an operational update, the airline said the temporary suspension is due to ongoing airspace restrictions affecting the region. Services will resume only…
In view of escalating tensions in West Asia and multiple airspace closures, Air Arabia has temporarily suspended all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, the airline said in an operational update. In its update, it shared that the suspension will remain in place until 15:00 (UAE time) Tuesday, March 3. In addition, the…
Australian Grand Prix (Image credit: Australian Grand Prix/Instagram) Despite some doubts over delayed arrivals of teams in Melbourne due to tensions in the Middle East, F1 officials have confirmed the Australian Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled. Australian Grand Prix CEO Travis Auld has confirmed that the 2026 season opener will be held as…
